Can commitment management result in rebudgeting that will require the prior approval of NIGMS?
Generally, no. There are currently no specific dollar thresholds for rebudgeting that require NIGMS prior approval (See NIH Grants Policy Statement http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2001/part_iia_5.htm). While significant rebudgeting can be an indicator of a change in scope, which requires prior approval, the modest amount of funds associated with commitment management is well below the threshold of significant rebudgeting. • It is likely that commitment management will result in unspent balances until the fourth year of a grant. Does this balance continue to need to be addressed on the noncompeting application in response to the question: “Is it anticipated that an estimated unobligated balance (including prior year carryover) will be greater than 25 percent of the current year’s total budget?” Although the adjustment is relatively modest, we recognize that the combination of commitment management along with other factors may result in a “reportable” balance. In these situati
